Nigeria lose opening match to Uganda in U-19 cricket qualifier
Nigeria’s Junior Yellow Greens suffered a setback in their first game of the ICC U-19 Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier, losing by five wickets to Uganda in Rwanda. Kenneth Bobiface was the standout performer for Nigeria, scoring 97 runs, but the team struggled overall against strong Ugandan bowling. Uganda successfully chased the target, led by their captain Samuel Ahaisibwe. The Junior Yellow Greens are now looking to recover in their next match against Ghana.
Match highlights
- Kenneth Bobiface top-scored for Nigeria with 97 runs off 107 balls, but the team was bowled out for 176 runs in 45 overs.
- Felix Ocan and Larry Elton took three wickets each for Uganda, restricting Nigeria’s batting lineup.
- Uganda reached the target in 38.2 overs, finishing on 178 runs for five wickets.
- Samuel Ahaisibwe led Uganda’s chase with 72 runs, while Pelumi Orimoloye was Nigeria’s most effective bowler, taking two wickets.
- Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Mozambique remain winless after the first round, while Rwanda and Ghana secured opening victories.
